HC GROUP (02280) has issued an announcement stating that it anticipates being unable to publish its 2025 financial results by March 31, 2026. The delay is attributed to the need for additional time to address certain audit procedures and requirements raised by the company's auditor. Consequently, the publication of the 2025 annual report may also be delayed.

A failure to release the 2025 financial results and/or the 2025 annual report by the stipulated deadline would constitute a breach of Listing Rules 13.49(1) and/or 13.46(2). According to Listing Rule 13.50, if an issuer fails to publish financial information in compliance with the rules, The Stock Exchange typically requires a suspension of trading in the issuer's securities. Such a suspension would generally remain in effect until the issuer publishes an announcement containing the requisite financial details.

Should the company fail to publish the 2025 financial results by March 31, 2026, trading in the company's shares on The Stock Exchange may be suspended commencing at 9:00 a.m. on April 1, 2026. The suspension would continue until the 2025 financial results are officially released.